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Product Reviews:
DEWALT DW744X 10 Inch Jobsite Table Saw - 24 1/2 Inch Max Rip Capacity |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Great Saw!!
Comments: I love this saw. The rack and pinion fence system is great, and easily calibrated. Powerful motor. This new version is considerably lighter, hopefully this doesn't mean less durable. I guess time will tell. A co-worker of mine complains that the blade and motor elevator gums up easily, however I do not know of a portable table saw that doesn't have that problem, and the easy solution to that is: keep it clean!! |
Rating: 4 (out of 5)
Summary: Watch the blade alignment
Comments: I have liked it for the month I have had it, however the blade went out of alignment and caused a serious kick-back issue. I followed the ( skimpy) directions for adjustment however wasn't able to fix it.
I went on-line and found a recall for saws made in 2007 with the identical symptoms. My saw doesn't fall under the recall, however since it's only a month old the warranty covers it.
One other issue. Is it just me or are the holes for bolting the saw to the stand too close to the legs to allow a secure attachment?
Those issues aside, it's a handy easy saw for what I want to do right now, however when moving up to a more exacting type of work I may well trade up. A manual adjustment of the blade angle doesn't encourage precision.
Update 12.08- adjustment went fine- problem solved. |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Table Saw
Comments: Got this for my husband and his really likes it, I am looking forward to him doing lots of projects!! |
Rating: 3 (out of 5)
Summary: DeWalt table saw
Comments: I have had1of these for years and the only complaint I have is that the fence will not stay even with the blade. I swapped it out for a new1and it has the same problem. |
Rating: 3 (out of 5)
Summary: great saw, unresolved problem
Comments: I spent considerable time researching job-site table saws and concluded that the DeWalt DW744X was the best fit for my work. The 24" rip capacity was a major consideration along with the need for an overall top-quality tool.
However, some of these saws have a manufacturing defect as noted by others on this forum. Yesterday [17 March 2008] I spoke with a Black & Decker representative who told me they were presently considering what action to take on this issue. It has been resolved on saws of recent manufacture however potentially defective saws are still out there on the market. Once a decision on a recall or other corrective action is made, I expect B&D will have a range of serial numbers that could be defective. No such information is presently available. Though I need to get a saw on site soon, I am going to wait a couple of weeks to see what B&D is going to do about this. The 744X remains my saw of choice however I am not going to risk purchaseing1that has a known defect.
I gave it3stars because I had to fill in something. I expect that without the defect it would be a4or five-star product. With the defect it would rate zero stars. Let's hope for quick action by B&D.
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